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Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane writes on UK financial markets.

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Investing Articles

Could the Lloyds share price hit £1?

| Christopher Ruane

The black horse bank has done very well over the past year. But can the Lloyds share price finally break…

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Up 35% in 5 years, is Amazon stock an overlooked AI opportunity?

| Christopher Ruane

Amazon stock's grown by over a third in the past year. But has the market fully appreciated just how wide-ranging…

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Apple stock’s down 8% so far this year. What’s going on?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane harbours some concerns about the growth outlook for this tech giant, but is he tempted by Apple stock…

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Up 45% since last month, could the Ocado share price continue rising?

| Christopher Ruane

The Ocado share price has been on fire lately -- but it’s still down badly over the past five years.…

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Yet another all-time high! What’s going on with the FTSE 100?

| Christopher Ruane

As the FTSE 100 index goes from strength to strength, our writer explains why he thinks it might yet go…

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6%+ yield! Is the ITV share price still a possible long-term bargain?

| Christopher Ruane

The ITV share price is up by a third over the past five years -- and has a 6.2% dividend…

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Could this legendary UK dividend share be turning the corner?

| Christopher Ruane

Few blue-chip shares can match Bunzl's dividend growth record. Its recent price performance has been less impressive. Might things be…

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£3,000 in savings? Here’s how that could be used to start investing today

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains how someone with a few thousand pounds to spare could start investing in the stock market.

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Could the JD Sports dividend soar in coming years? I think so!

| Christopher Ruane

Today's announcement of another share buyback by JD Sports has got our writer thinking about what could happen to the…

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Where might the BP share price go from here?

| Christopher Ruane

BP's share price performance over the past five years seems strong at first glance. Taking a wider viewpoint though, is…

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Stock market volatility looming? Here’s how I’m getting ready

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer continues to see bargains in the current stock market. Nonetheless, he's also got an eye on the potential…

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3 Warren Buffett concepts that can be as useful when investing £100 as £100m!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett may be a multi-billionaire but that doesn't mean his investing lessons can't help investors on a far, far…

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Tesla stock can offer investors many lessons. Here are 5!

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has had some wild ups and downs over the years. This writer draws a handful of lessons from…

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3 ways to try and grow an ISA’s value faster

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains a trio of techniques he applies as he tries to grow the long-term value of his Stocks…

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Here’s how to target a £8,794 annual second income, starting from zero

| Christopher Ruane

Putting some money into the stock market on a regular basis is one way to try and earn a second…

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If Tesla stock comes crashing down to earth, here’s my plan of action

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla stock has gone up 57% in the past year despite the business's challenges. Our writer isn't ready to invest…

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3 reasons I don’t own Rolls-Royce shares

| Christopher Ruane

Rolls-Royce shares have had a stunning few years. This writer sees things to like about the company -- so why…

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How much money could a £5-a-day passive income plan earn?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some of the variables that come into play when considering the passive income potential of stock market…

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3 reasons I’d rather buy UK shares than US ones right now

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer has been buying more UK shares than US ones in recent months. Here he explains a trio of…

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Am I missing something about Tesla stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Tesla has a stock market capitalisation of over $1trn. This writer considers whether it might potentially be worth more --…

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Up 72% in a year! Too late to snap up Nvidia stock?

| Christopher Ruane

Up over 30,000% in a decade, Nvidia stock might not sound like an obvious bargain. But this writer sees a…

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Start buying shares for £80 a month? Here’s how!

| Christopher Ruane

It is a myth that it takes large sums of money to start buying shares. Our writer explores how someone…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Up 83% this year, does the Rolls-Royce share price make sense any more?

| Christopher Ruane

It has been a blistering few years for the Rolls-Royce share price. Our writer reckons the best may be yet…

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10 FTSE 100 shares I think have long-term potential

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer reckons these 10 FTSE 100 shares could potentially be around for a long time yet. What might that…

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3 key factors in determining the passive income potential of buying shares

| Christopher Ruane

These three factors can be significant when determining how much passive income an investor may earn from dividend shares. Our…

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2 shares I’m keen to buy if they become cheap enough

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains why he wants to buy this pair of shares when he spots the right moment -- but…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to target an £18,000 annual passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane outlines how an investor could seek to turn a Stocks and Shares ISA into a sizeable passive income…

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Rolls-Royce's Pearl 10X engine series
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Up 733%! Did I sell my Rolls-Royce shares too early?

| Christopher Ruane

This writer sold his Rolls-Royce shares in 2023, since when they have soared over 700%. Looking back with the benefit…

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I’m preparing now in case there’s a stock market crash this autumn

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer's nervous about what might happen to the stock market in coming months. But he's not trying to time…

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Here’s what £1k invested in Greggs shares a month ago is worth now

| Christopher Ruane

This year has given Greggs shareholders a lot to chew over -- much of it not tasty. Our writer explains…

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The FTSE 100 is outperforming the S&P 500 so far this year. Can it last?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane reckons the FTSE 100 may keep on beating the S&P 500. But instead of 'buying the index', he's…

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3 simple steps to start setting up a second income this August!

| Christopher Ruane

Investing money regularly into blue-chip dividend shares is one way to try and generate a second income. Our writer considers…

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How much do you need in a Stocks and Shares ISA to aim for £3k of monthly passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Our writer explains how a Stocks and Shares ISA could become a passive income machine over the long term --…

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Is a penny share the same as a cheap share?

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane thinks some penny shares may offer value -- but not just because they sell for pennies. Here's how…

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Even Warren Buffett makes investing mistakes. Here’s what sets him apart from many investors!

| Christopher Ruane

Warren Buffett has made some very expensive mistakes -- yet still made billions in the stock market. Our writer is…

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I think Nvidia stock is now either very expensive – or very cheap

| Christopher Ruane

Nvidia stock is up 1,576% over the past five years. It may now be overpriced, our writer reckons -- or…

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The Rolls-Royce share price smashed its own record this week. Is it too late to buy?

| Christopher Ruane

Another good set of results and increased targets has sent the Rolls-Royce share price to a new all-time high. Is…

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Bus waiting in front of the London Stock Exchange on a sunny day.
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Another week, another record high: can the FTSE 100 keep gaining value?

| Christopher Ruane

The FTSE 100 index has been going from strength to strength lately. Christopher Ruane reckons there could still be some…

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Black woman using smartphone at home, watching stock charts.
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Here’s how a newbie could start investing with a spare £500

| Christopher Ruane

Christopher Ruane explains some things a new investor with just a few hundred pounds to spare might want to think…

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What types of shares offer the potential to earn big passive income?

| Christopher Ruane

Buying dividend shares can be a simple but effective passive income idea. Our writer outlines some things he looks at…

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